Vintage 830 Silver Solje Wedding Brooch. This vintage silver brooch is marked 830S on the back and the hallmark of Alden Holmsen. It is a Norwegian solje pin with 6 sets spoons and filigree settings dangling from the crowned heart brooch. The heart and crown portion of the brooch is decorated with twisted braid. The spoons are gold in color and each of the spoon and filigree sections is ended with an embossed kite shape pieces. The brooch measures 1 3/4 inch across and with the dangles 3-3/4 inches long. The brooch fastened with a c-catch. This brooch is in excellent condition and has not been polished. on sale The brooch is marked 830S on the back. The maker Aksel Holmsen from Sandefjord. It was founded in 1932.
Sølje is Norway's traditional silver jewelry. Spoons are discs and teardrop shaped in both silver or gold color. When the wearer moves, these "spoons" will flutter, reflect light making a tinkling noise as they touch. Solje's are worn on traditional Norwegian Bunads and each region has their own style of Solje. They are often worn by brides.
Product code: Vintage 830 Silver Solje Wedding Brooch on sale by Aksel Holmsen